22nd February 2019

Cwmtydu Beach Cardigan Bay

Photo Cwmtydu Beach Cardigan Bay - Francis Crompton

Cwmtydu also known as Seals Bay

The small cove of Cwytydu in it's deep wooded valley is surrounded
by high pastures where you may well see wild ponies. The resotred lime
kiln marks the back of the beach which is commonly supposed to have been
used for smuggling. A number of cafés and lovely cliff
walks make Cwmtydu popular with walkers, and the beach is easy to access
for launching kayaks. The Ceredigion Coast Path drops down into Cwytydu by decending along the valley side and then retuning to the coast to climb up towards New Quay.

The beach and coves around Cwmtydu are a popular place for seals to rear their pups, it is important to stay clear of the pups and keep dogs away from them especially in September and October when the mothers may by out at sea waiting for the area to be clear before bringing food to the seal pup. The can be observed from the coast paths and even the car park.

On the Ceredigion Coastal Path and near the car park at Cwmtydu you can still see one of the many like kilns still in place along the Cardigan Bay coast. Prior to the 20th century lime was used to enrich the soil in this largely agricultural area and was used in building work. Limestone blocks were brought in bulk by sea from places like Milford Haven in Pembrokeshire and landed on the sandy beaches of the Cardigan Bay coast ready for burning to turn it into a usable material. There is further information on the history of lime kilns and a Lime Kiln Trail here.

Photo
Cwmtydu Beach Cafe Cardigan Bay - Francis Crompton

Facilities at Cwmtydu

Awards

-

Bathing

Yes

Type of Beach

Pebble

Café

Yes

Car Park

Yes

Sea Angling

Yes

Toilet

Yes

Dogs

Yes

Disabled Access

No

Café

Yes

Comments

National Trust Beach

* Dogs are prohibited from sections of certain beaches between
1st May and 30th September under the local byelaw.
The restrictions
do not apply to a guide dog accompanying a registered blind person.